Jamaican Pork Chops with Salsa

Description

Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group

• Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped honeydew melon
• 1 cup chopped cantaloupe
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 4 boneless pork top loin chops, cut ¾ inch to 1 inch thick
• fresh mint sprigs, optional

Directions

1. For melon salsa, in a medium bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, snipped mint and honey.
2. Cover and chill until ready to serve or up to 8 hours.
3. Trim fat from chops.
4. Sprinkle Jamaican jerk seasoning evenly over both sides of each chop; rub in with your fingers.
5. Place chops on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals.
6. Grill for 11 minutes to 14 minutes, or until done and juices run clear (160°F), turning once halfway through grilling.
7. Serve melon salsa with grilled chops.
8. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutritional information

Calories 201 | Fat 5 g | Carbs 12 g | Sodium 354 mg | Fiber 1 g.